How does central locking work on a Ford Focus?

The electronic side of the central locking does not work at all it would seem. Therefore the only way to unlock the front doors from the outside is manually with the key… both sides and from inside by pushing the buttons manually. Opening the drivers door does not open the passenger door nor…

How does central locking work on a car?

Newer cars will usually be fitted with central locking as standard. What the central locking does is open all the doors at the same time. This is done by inserting the key into the lock barrel on one door, or using the remote control part of the key. Sometimes a door’s lock actuator might fail.

Is there a problem with the central locking on a focus Zetec?

Discussion in ‘ Car Repairs / Maintenance ‘ started by Phil J, 19 Feb 2006 . My wife’s 2002 Focus Zetec has developed a problem with the central locking. Intermittantly the remote control will not open the doors. Total silence when remote key is pressed. Key has had a new batttery. The problem seems to be worse in cold weather. Any suggestions!

How do you unlock the driver’s door on a Ford Focus?

– remote does not unlock driver door but all passanger doors unlock. So I crawl in and manually unlock the driver door. From the inside I can lock/unlock all doors by manually pressing the button on the driver side trim. – when remote is pressed, all passenger doors lock then immediately unlock, but no noise on the driver door.

How to turn on central locking in Ford Focus?

Insert key into ignition and turn to ignition and back 4 times in quick succession. You will then hear a chime which indicates you are in the central locking programming mode. remove key and press the lock and unlock (although I only needed to press the lock) button on the remote.

Is there a spare key for the Ford Focus?

No spare key … read more ford focus boot won,t open with key or fob. Rest of car locking ford focus boot won,t open with key or fob. Rest of car locking fine. How do you access boot area … read more

Why does my Ford Focus Flash when I open the door?

The result is a car that (until left alone for a minute) will flash both indicator lights each time any door or the boot is opened and it should also flash if you press any key on the remote. If this doesnt happen with all doors, it could be a faulty switch or loom. If it doesnt happen with the remote, it could be a faulty remote.

How do you unlock a Ford Focus door?

1. Open any door, keys out of ignition 2. Press the switch in the door frame part of the lock (the one that controls the interior light etc.) 6 times within 4 seconds THIS IS THE SMALL BLACK BOX NEXT TO THE METAL BAR ON THE CAR FRAME WHICH THE DOOR LATCH ATTACHS TO WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT

How to reprogram the Ford Focus Club Key?

Insert the ignition key and turn the key to position II without starting the car. Turn the key from position II to position 0 (All off) and back four times within three seconds. Turn the key back to 0 and remove from the ignition. You should get a notification light and / or a tone.

Is there a remote central locking solution for a Ford Focus?

This solution worked for me i have a 2000 (x reg) 2.0 ford focus and the remote central locking didn’t work and the doors intermittently opened after manually opening the drivers door. did as instructed in the above posts now everything is back to normal, thanks for the useful information.

– Central locking don’t work on drivers door either with a key or remote. – I can open all doors with a key in passengers door. – Sometimes I hear a click from the doors, after 5 minutes from coldstart. – I unplugged the drivers door latch plug. All 3 other doors suddenly worked.

Why are the doors on my Ford Focus not opening?

Yes it could be a safety issue but if the doors won’t open from the inside that would suggest it’s a failure on the lock. If you have a garage then this works better…

Is there a solution to the central locking problem?

If you are getting a lot of water inside the door (and it looks like you are) then that is a problem only solved by having the strip replaced OR there is also the possibility that the window guides are worn so that the window is no longer snug against the strip. Does your window bind at all when your raise/lower it?

Yes it could be a safety issue but if the doors won’t open from the inside that would suggest it’s a failure on the lock. If you have a garage then this works better…

How does central locking work on a door?

What the central locking does is open all the doors at the same time. This is done by inserting the key into the lock barrel on one door, or using the remote control part of the key. Sometimes a door’s lock actuator might fail.

What happens when a central lock fails on a car?

Sometimes a door’s lock actuator might fail. It is an electronic part that is fitted to each door which controls the opening and closing of each door’s lock. If a door’s actuator fails, you will find that the door simply won’t open. Other doors on the car will most likely still open.

Is there a way to central lock a Ford Focus?

I found an interesting thing on internet for Ford Focus and it worked perfect. If your key fob won’t work but central locking works with key in door try this. Do this 4 times within 6 seconds and you will hear a chime similar to when you open door with lights on.

Why are the rear doors on my focus not unlocking?

This may be due to the upper interior door lock rod interfering with the interior door panel grommet. Follow the service procedure to correct the condition. No tools are required to perform step one.

Is there a problem with my Ford Focus?

I have a Focus ST 2007 pre facelift both doors would not lock/unlock correctly and the indicator lights did not flash to say the doors had locked or unlocked.

Where is the fuse box on a Ford Focus?

The fuse panel is located below the glove box. Remove the screws in the instrument panel trim underneath the glove compartment and lower the trim panel. Loosen the screws. Lower the fuse box and pull it towards you. The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment.

Where is the remote control box on a Ford Focus?

Its a case of built up static in the remote control box in the car. Look under the drivers side dashboard. Under there attached on the right hand side right is a box which should say SIEMENS. This is the remote control signal box. Remove the cables attached to it and leave it for approx 1hr. Its an easy job and you cant go wrong.

Where is the power distribution box on a Ford Focus?

The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The fuse panel is located in the luggage compartment behind the left side wheel well. How to check the fuses? How to replace a blown fuse? Why do car fuses blow?

How do I Reset my Ford Focus key fob?

Do this 4 times within 6 seconds and you will hear a chime similar to when you open door with lights on. Once you hear this chime press and hold in one of the buttons on your key fob until you hear the chime again. Your key fob is now reset. Leave it about 5 seconds and try your fob.

What to do if your car central locking does not work?

I have searched the net everywhere, but the only thing i found was this: “Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 05-10-21 says to clean any corrosion from the door latch connectors, then pack them full of dielectric grease.” But it did not work. – Happends when weather is cold and/or moisty.

How does a central locking door lock work?

All 3 other doors suddenly worked. – Focus central locking works like this. Ther are 2 tiny wires controlling the locks. One is for lock and one for unlock. When one of these wires gets earthed it locks/ unlocks. But these wires never gets earthed at the SAME time.

Where is fuse 63 on a Ford Focus?

Cheers! Thanks to marka356, my central locking stopped working and it was also fuse 63 – which is listed in the handbook but not shown or location described. It is around the middle of the top of the back of the relay part of the panel, turning the panel round to get access is tricky.

How does central locking work on a Ford Focus?